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Hotel del Coronado puts finishing touches on $550 million restoration

The Hotel del Coronado has wrapped up a refresh of its historic Victorian building, which marks the completion of the San Diego-area resort's $550 million, multiyear restoration. The Victorian building, which was built in 1888 and is the centerpiece of the National Historic Landmark property, has undergone a complete restoration of its front porch, lobby, main entry and guest accommodations. According to the hotel, the project "prioritized historical accuracy." The renovated Victorian Crown Room at Hotel del Coronado. Photo Credit: Robert Benson All rooms have been revamped to blend the property's "rich heritage with luxurious modern accents," featuring woven raffia headboards, floral wallcoverings and checkerboard marble flooring in the redesigned bathrooms. Two new dining venues have been added to the Victorian building. They include the 156-seat Nobu Del Coronado, which is also home to an eight-seat sushi bar and the 12-seat Pagoda Bar, as well as the Veranda restaurant, which draws inspiration from the hotel's original 1,800-foot wraparound veranda and showcases locally sourced California ingredients. The building's event spaces have similarly received an update, with its Crown Room, Coronet Room and Ocean Ballroom getting updated lighting and sound systems. Additionally, the Ocean Ballroom restoration revealed a newly discovered and preserved 1888 fresco, while original wood floors and historic finishes have been rehabilitated across all three venues. Additionally, the property's central garden courtyard has been returned to its original design, complete with historic walkways and pergolas. A bronze fountain featuring a reproduction of a 19th-century statue has been reinstalled, recreating a feature that was removed from the space in 1912. An oceanfront king bedroom at the Shore House at the Del. Photo Credit: Hotel del Coronado The 787-room Hotel del Coronado, which is owned by investment firm Blackstone, comprises five "neighborhood" concepts: Shore House at the Del; Beach Village at the Del; The Cabanas; The Views; and The Victorian. The Hotel del Coronado is in Hilton's Curio Collection. The Shore House and Beach Village sections are part of Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts.